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THE MATERIAALAANKOPEN

The Materiaalaankopen is a non-aligned criminal syndicate originally hailing from the planet Alsakan in the Core Worlds, a region in which they continue to operate. Independent of the Five Syndicates, they were one of the few large criminal organizations with enough savvy and influence not to be swallowed by the Galaxy's largest organized crime combine, although they can by no means match the FS in terms of territory, influence and resources.

The Materiaalaankopen is primarily involved in the business of slavery, with profitable ventures supplying "bespoke products" to the Galaxy's rich and powerful, as well as cheap labor to other clients. They take their "stock" primarily from remote settlements and previously undiscovered worlds; a disturbing number of pre-hyperdrive civilizations have related stories of "alien abductions" which eerily match the modus operandi of Materiaalaankopen slavers. Of course, being undiscovered worlds, no-one is quite sure just how many planets the syndicate has access to, although the amount of "stock" processed by the Materiaalaankopen again suggests a disturbingly large number. In order to find fresh "harvesting grounds" for its slaving operations, the syndicate also bankrolls a number of outlaw scout groups.

Historically, the Materiaalaankopen is believed to have been founded by surviving executives of the Republic Frontier Corporation around 9,000 years ago. They have existed more or less continuously since then, and are believed to have knowledge of at least a few lost RFC secrets. This heritage has also had a great deal of influence on the syndicate's structure, which is patterned along corporate lines.


STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE

The Materiaalaankopen is organized, as mentioned, similarly to a large corporation. It is headed by an Executive, below whom are, in order, Directors, Managers, Undermanagers and Officers. The organization as a whole is overseen by the Executive, while Directors are in charge of operations in a given region. Managers are typically in charge of operations on a specific planet, moon or station, or of the running of a large fleet, while Undermanagers are typically field commanders who might command individual ships or oversee raids. Officers, meanwhile, occupy all positions below the responsibilities of an Undermanager.

In summary, the syndicate's structure is as follows:
  • EXECUTIVE
    Overall leader.
  • DIRECTOR
    Regional boss, overseeing operations in a given sector.
  • MANAGER
    Sub-regional boss, overseeing operations on a given planet, station or moon.
  • UNDERMANAGER
    Commander of a ship or group of officers.
  • OFFICER
    Foot-soldiers of the organization.

LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP

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The Materiaalaankopen is currently led by one Executive Parneaux Joloan, an Alsakani human who rose through the ranks to become head of the organization by the usual methods, although he is only in his 30s. Friendly and affable on the surface, his smiling exterior holds a sadistic, even psychotic side which can manifest when things don't go his way. Despite this, he is a skilled businessman and an even better crime boss, and has disposed of several rivals to his position in ways that give his underlings pause when challenging him. This being said, Parneaux does genuinely listen to his subordinates and will reward good advice; he will also forgive unavoidable failure. The cost of avoidable failure can be unpleasant, however.

RESOURCES
RESOURCES

The Materiaalaankopen possesses a respectable selection of assets for a syndicate of its size. Although it can by no means match the Hutts or their allies, it is able to field a not inconsequential number of officers, and a respectable slaving fleet, primarily consisting of light freighters, bulk freighters, starfighters and a few light warships, as well as a pair of dungeon ships.

The Materiaalaankopen fleet specifically includes:

In addition to its fleet, the Materiaalaankopen possesses an indeterminate number of ground and air vehicles to assist in its slaving operations. Models commonly used by the syndicate include:

The Materiaalaankopen also possesses bases and listening posts on an indeterminate number of worlds, with its actual headquarters frequently being moved to evade the authorities.


INTENT

To create a blatantly evil NPC slaver organization which is not directly controlled by the Five Syndicates, and which is thus fair game for any mercenary, bounty hunter or law enforcement character to go after for fun, profit and justice. Also to expand the lore of the old Republic Frontier Corporation by creating an offshoot organization which has survived into the present day.

 

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